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I made the 22000km with a K 60 twice, but as I mentioned before ... we are slow, not pushing very hard !
I think another reason is, the AT XRV 650 is build for an 130/90/17 and the 140 is much more harder and for a higher weight index.

The guy (John) with the scooter tires in San Diego can order them, of course it will take some time. Unfortunately I don`t have his adress, etc. anymore

You also can write to

verkauf@reifenwerk-heidenau.de

and ask if they have a dealer in Nortamerica

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The guy (John) with the scooter tires in San Diego can order them, of course it will take some time. Unfortunately I don`t have his adress, etc. anymore

You also can write to

verkauf@reifenwerk-heidenau.de

and ask if they have a dealer in Nortamerica

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As ffar as I know, John the scooter guy is the US importer:

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I pretty consistently got 30000km out of the rear Mitas E-07 and 35000km out of the front on my DR650, mostly fully loaded and mostly on tar. This should also be available in Estonia, as it's made in Czech Republic.
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I finally scrolled down far enough on the web page to find the K60.

$75 usd front (90/90-21)
$109 usd Rear (130-17)
For that price, they better last a long time.

How much are they in Germany in Euros? Anyone know?
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I don't want to stifle any useful information on the K60: a very good tyre for the overlander, based on price, and performance.

However, personally, I would also welcome some more feedback on the Maxxis. It is considerably cheaper than the K60, and so I'd love to read a bit more about it. Admittedly, the few reviews I have read elsewhere still point to the K60 as a better choice, despite the savings...

So any more thoughts on the K60 or Maxxis?
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Hi

thats what the Maxxis (front) looked like after 12500km on a F 650 GS Dakar

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same on the XRV 650....

Sure, it`cheaper.... but the K 60 (140/80/17 TL) lasted almost double ....

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It's clear we have different standards about tire wear!
Based on the pic on your blog, I would have changed that worn out front thousands of miles earlier. Riding on that tire is just crazy.

21" tires are available all over Mexico and since you were in N. Mexico, you were near the US, where tires are cheap and plentiful. Why wait that long?

I don't push my front tires that far, too risky, especially on wet roads on an overloaded bike. Glad you made it out alive!
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